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Created by freelance writer Rob Palmer, Freelance Work Exchange is an excellent resource for freelancers, and I recommend that everyone make use of their very affordable trial. The site is particularly strong on freelance writing/editing opportunities.
Their trial offer and content is ideal for well-established and beginner freelancers alike, and I encourage you to make use of the trial offer, which is less that the cost of a cup of good coffee. You can then decide whether to go in for a monthly membership scheme, subscribe to an annual membership, or to cancel your trial membership altogether.
In addition, you can get the following items for FREE: twice-weekly job reports, a course on freelance success tips and a freelance e-book.
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Elance is the most comprehensive online database for freelancers of all pursuits but is recommended only for the most serious of freelancers. If you are looking to hire a freelancer, then Elance is the ideal place to post your project for free. Their database contains thousands of freelance jobs listed under nine broad categories. If you are a freelancer, you can submit bids on projects you want to undertake. This way, you can clearly specify how much you expect to be paid for the project, what percentage you want up-front, and all the other terms and conditions. Elance is the source for the best freelance opportunities. The only drawback, however, is its price which on the one hand discourages many freelancers from signing up while on the other ensures that only the most serious of freelancers become its members, thereby maintaining high quality standards.
There are two categories of membership: Basic, and Select. Basic is the entry-level category, and you have access to most of the jobs posted in what is known as the "basic" level marketplace. "Select" members get full access to all the projects, and most Select members are well-established freelancers who are known for their high standards and professionalism. Select members have to verify their identity or an academic/professional credential so that their integrity is never in doubt.
As a freelance writer, I have been a "Select" member of Elance for almost two years, and can personally vouch that the rewards you can reap far outweigh the cost of membership. (My ID is "photoessays")
I would like to encourage you to visit the Elance web-site and browse the jobs posted just so as to see for yourself the tremendous possibilities available. You can select a category to browse from the table on the left. It is free to look. I also recommend that you subscribe for a Basic monthly membership if you are new to freelancing and would like to test the water first.
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Graphic design, programming, writing, editing, translating and all other kinds of freelance jobs can be found at Get A Freelancer. Registration is free. Like at Elance, you "bid" on projects which are posted by prospective clients. A solid, up-and-coming, freelance work source.
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Submit your searchable resume to Monster.com for FREE. This is an ideal way of letting prospective employers know your experience and qualifications. Monster.com is one of the world's largest job sources for freelancers and career seekers alike. |
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WorkTree is another database you might want to consider joining. Although WorkTree does not specifically target freelancers, there are quite a few freelance opportunities posted regularly on this site. More than 50,000 job opportunities from around the world are listed on WorkTree. They have three categories of membership: Silver, Gold and Platinum. Also offered is a guarantee that they will extend your membership by three months if you do not find a job by the time your membership expires.
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Get paid for your freelance work with
e-gold.
Many freelance sites now offer e-gold as a choice method for receiving your freelance fees. Register now for a FREE e-gold account. |
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EmailMyResume is an excellent way of distributing your cover letter and resume to employers and recruiters who are constantly looking for talented employees, including freelancers. What I like most about this concept is that most prospective employers keep job applications on file so that they can contact suitable people whenever jobs become available. This is true not only for permanent employees but for freelancers as well. EmailMyResume has more than 8,000 recruiters and 1,190 employers who have signed up to receive resume's via email. This is an excellent way to gain exposure and ensure a constant supply of jobs. If you use EmailMyResume, you will also get a list of the companies/recruiters to whom your resume was submitted.
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If you intend to sell your product (or your
services) online, then you must have the capability to accept credit card
transactions from prospective customers. But most credit card processing
agents (such as banks) require that you be a registered merchant (ie. own a
small company or a partnership) before being authorized to accept credit
cards. This is a serious setback to many entrepreneurs who do not wish to
establish a company merely to sell an e-book!
The solution to this problem is to partner with a company that will accept credit cards on your behalf. Among these payment processors is CCNow which is a highly reliable (and recommended) processor of credit cards. They charge 9% for all transactions except in November and December where the fee is 8% (lower than usual). Registration is free, so even if you do not plan to sell anything right away, it is useful to register and check out what they have to offer. They welcome non U.S customers.
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Editor's Choice: How to start a freelance career selling other people's products on eBay. Highly recommended 132-page e-book. Click here to download. More than 400,000 people are estimated to be making a full-time living on eBay.
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